The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xd DPF (05 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
€ 41,900

€ 34,300

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330xd DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW 330xd DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
55.9
71.5
78.3
56
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
108.7
178
106.3
183.5
178 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xd DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.92 %

General
BMW 330xd DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330xd DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
939 A9.000

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330xd DPF
228 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330xd DPF
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
BMW 330xd DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
150 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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16.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.77 lb/hp
BMW 330xd DPF
16.54 lb/hp
17.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xd DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 330xd DPF
33 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
526 mi
Range
639 mi
BMW 330xd DPF
526 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
148.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
139.9 kWh
BMW 330xd DPF
148.1 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xd DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data